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‘Fake alert’: MEA denies reports of world leaders falling sick after BRICS Summit
In a post on X, MEA's fact-checking unit cautioned against what it called “malicious” posts on social media platforms.
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The ministry of external affairs on Thursday debunked reports claiming that multiple world leaders had fallen sick after attending the BRICS Summit in India, calling the reports “fake.”
In a post on X, the ministry’s fact-checking unit cautioned against what it called “malicious” posts on social media platforms.
“Fake Alert!!! 🚨🚨🚨 We caution against such malicious posts on social media platforms!” it said.
South African President unwell
The ministry’s comments came after reports that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa had withdrawn from public engagements after returning from the BRICS Summit in India. His office said on Wednesday that the 73-year-old president was advised by doctors to rest and recover due to ill health, AFP reported.
Ramaphosa returned from the summit on Monday and has since been resting on medical advice, the presidency said.
His absence comes as Deputy President Paul Mashatile is also recovering from a minor medical procedure, leaving both of South Africa’s top leaders away from public engagements.
“On the advice of my doctors, I will continue resting until advised otherwise while work and delegated responsibilities continue to be underway in the capable team in my office with other stakeholders in government, business and other sectors,” Mashatile said.
